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In this issue...
A chance to help the children of incarcerated parents with our backpack drive, updates on our music program from Victoria, volunteer to help with the Fordham Food Pantry, and transportation to Fr. Daniel's ordination. |
This Weekend at St. James the Less
Friday Morning Prayer Online, 9:00 am (at our Youtube Channel) Sunday Services 9:00 (outdoors) & 10:30 am (indoors) Optional Healing Prayer at both services Celebrant: The Rev. Kyrie Kim; Preacher: The Rev. Daniel Bentley Coffee Hour after both services For more infomation visit:
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Next St. James Fordham Food Packing & DistributionThis Saturday, August 8 + 8:00 AM The Fordham Pantry continues to operate throughout the summer, with long lines and a great need for volunteer help. All are welcome to help us pack 300+ grocery bags for the food insecure in the neighborhood of our partner parish, St. James Episcopal Church in Fordham. To be added to the email distribution list for this ministry (where you'll receive reminders and occasional updates), click the button below and we'll add you to our list. For more infomation visit:
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Backpack Drive
Mo. Michelle Howard is organizing a backback drive for children of incarcerated parents through her work with the Osborne Association. You can purchase items from the Amazon wishlist linked below and we will have a packing event on August 30 after the 10:30 a.m. service. For more infomation visit:
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Father Daniel's OrdinationSaturday, September 12 + 10:30 AM Join us for our very own Father Daniel's ordination to the priesthood! The service will be at the beautiful Cathedral of St. John the Divine. If you're interested in taking a bus down and back, along w/ other parishioners, click the form below and someone will get back to you with details. The cost for bus transportation directly from St. James to the cathedral is $60.00. Otherwise, it's easy to reach by train or car. For more infomation visit:
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Exciting Musical Developments for Choirs this YearMusic Ministry Updates During Coffee Hour August 30th! We've got some exciting developments about our children's music ministry this fall! On Sunday, August 30th after the 10:30 Blessing of the Backpacks, Victoria will be sharing plans for children's music this season and the exciting things that have been happening in our music ministry recently. Members of our choir who attended the Royal School of Church Music Choral Residency in Washington, D.C. this summer will also be on hand to share their experience singing with choristers of all ages from around the country. In the meantime, check out the Cherubs and Choristers section on our website for a preview and come to coffee hour to hear more about what's happening at SJTL this year! For more infomation visit: https://www.stjamesscarsdale.org/pages/music-arts-for-children
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Summer Church SchoolCreating a Welcoming Space for Kids All Summer Long Church School is adjourned until September; however, we will have clipboards (during the outdoor service) and plenty of Scripture-themed coloring sheets available every Sunday, and kids are welcome with parents to use the table in the Great Hall during the service as needed (things will also be set out there--arts, crafts, coloring sheets and Scripture-themed games). We want our families with us all summer long, so be assured you'll always find here a welcoming environment for little ones! |
Register Your Kids for the 2026/27 Program Year
Are you a parent of kids 18 and under? You're probably already in our database, but it helps us if you can register your kids for the coming year so that we can update and/or double check the accuracy of our information. Click the button below to go to our registration form. It's private and protected, maintained within our database system. You can also do this update directly in your Breeze portal, which is even easier for us (and you). If you haven't yet used that account and/or need us to set that up, let us know in the office: operations@stjamesscarsdale.org. Updating your kids' information allows us to send targeted emails and ensure your kids are on the lists they should be on. Thank you! For more infomation visit:
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Looking Ahead: Blessing of the BackpacksSunday, August 30 + 9 & 10:30 AM Services Our annual blessing of the backpacks kicks off the school year! Bring your backpacks to church for a blessing by the priest, and get a "I've been blessed at St. James the Less" to remind you all year of God's love and presence with you. We'll bless backpacks at both services. Not just for kids! Grown-ups are welcome to bring their bags/briefcases as well! |
This Sunday's Bulletin
You can view this Sunday's bulletin at the link below. Names of all readers, servers, and acolytes are always listed on the last page of the bulletin. Readings are also there for readers to view in advance. For more infomation visit: https://docs.google.com/document/d/12od7Y6lG9ry6H3rKLPvdZN8kigq3VUw7dbUu9TwyJ-I/edit?usp=sharing
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